Republic of the Philippines

Province of Cavite
Municipality of Noveleta
BARANGAY SAN ANTONIO I

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 005

Series of 2022

AN ORDER PROVIDING THE GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SAFE

SPACES ACT IN BARANGAY SAN ANTONIO I, MUNICIPALITY OF NOVELETA, PROVINCE OF
CAVITE

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the State to value the dignity of every human person and guarantee
full respect for human rights. It is likewise the policy of the State to recognize the role of women in
nation-building and ensure the fundamental equality before the law of women and men. The State
also recognizes that both men and women must have equality, security and safety not only in
private, but also on the streets, public spaces, online, workplaces and educational and training
institutions.

WHEREAS, since 1995, sexual harassment in the Philippines has been specifically prohibited
under RA 7877, otherwise known as the “Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995”. However, the
definition of sexual harassment under this law was limited and covered only the acts committed in
work, education, and training-related environments. Further, it does not penalize the acts of sexual
harassment committed in many other spaces such as the streets, in restaurants and malls, public
utility vehicles (PUV) and other public spaces.

WHEREAS, the State values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for
human rights. It is likewise the policy of the state to recognize the role of women in nation-
building and ensure the fundamental equality before the law of women and men. The State also
recognized that both men and women must have equality, security and safety not only in private
spaces but also in public spaces.

WHEREAS, Sexual harassment as a form of gender-based violence seriously inhibits women’s

ability to enjoy rights and freedom on a basis of equality with men. Sexual harassment in streets
and public spaces will not be tolerated by the State as it violates the dignity of human rights of a
person.

WHEREAS, the passage of RA 11313, otherwise known as the Safe Spaces Act (SSA) expands the
law on sexual harassment in the country to cover all of its forms including verbal and physical.
Further, it seeks to secure all persons regardless of sex, sexual orientation and gender identity
expression, from all kinds of gender-based violence and discrimination such as sexual harassment,
not only in private spaces but also in public spaces.

WHEREAS, the Department of the Interior and Local Government and Philippine Commission on
Women Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2020-01 dated December 7, 2020 provide the guideline
son the localization of the Safe Spaces Act and its IRR particularly the provisions of the CGSH in
streets and public spaces.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ARNULFO S. SAQUILAYAN., Punong Barangay of Barangay San Antonio I,
Noveleta, Cavite, do hereby order:

Section 1. Establishment of the Barangay Anti-Sexual Harassment Task Force (BASH-TF).

The BASH-TF of Barangay San Antonio I, Noveleta, Cavite is hereby organized and shall be
composed of the following:

Chairperson : ARNULFO S. SAQUILAYAN

Punong Barangay

Co-Chairperson : EMELYN S. QUINTIN

SB Member, Chairperson Committee on Women and Family

Members : RICHARD D. CASTRO

SB Member, Chairperson on Committee on Peace and Order

JANINE VINCE H. DE GUZMAN

Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson

FE S. RIMAN
Barangay Secretary

SUZETTE P. ENDOZO
Lupon Member

ROGER S. ACOSTA
Chief Tanod

Section 2. Functions of the BASH-TF. The BASH-TF shall have the following functions:

2.1 Craft an ordinance in line with provision stated in RA 11313, to prevent the occurrence of and
efficiently respond to Gender-Based Sexual Harassment (GBSH) in streets and public spaces;

2.2 Designated public spaces regardless of ownership and nature as safe spaces against GBSH;

2.3 Ensure the participation of Anti-Sexual Harassment Enforcers (ASHES), Anti-Sexual

Harassment Desk Officer and members of the Katarungang Pambarangay in gender-sensitivity
training orientation on Safe Spaces Act and protocols in responding to GBHS in streets and public
spaces;

2.4 Develop and distribute Information and Education Campaign materials developed by the
municipality and other entities that raise awareness for the concerns GBSH in streets and public
spaces;

2.5 Create a mechanism for handling and documentation of complaints including those cases
covered by the Katarungang Pambarangay system;
2.6 Establish an Anti-Sexual Harassment (ASH) Referral Network to
strengthen the coordination among public and private service providers in
addressing the needs of victim-survivors of GBSH in streets and public space;
and

2.7 Ensure the setting-up and maintenance of functional CCTV cameras in

major roads, alleys and sidewalks in their respective areas to ais in the filing
of cases and gathering of evidence as well as in the prevention of GBSH in
streets and public spaces.

Section 3. Establishment of Barangay Anti-Sexual Harassment Enforcers

(BASHEs). The ASHEs of Barangay San Antonio 1, Noveleta, Cavite is hereby
organized and shall be composed of the following:

Team Leader: ROGER S. ACOSTA

Members: ARDEE A. SALINAS

FLORO C. PANTUA
JUSTINE MICOLE BAUTISTA
RANDY R. PACHO
RAMON O. TALUSIK
RUEL J. SALINAS
RAMIL T. CRUZ

Section 4. Functions of Barangay Anti-Sexual Harassment Enforcers

(BASHEs). The ASHEs shall have the following functions:

4.1 Receive Complaints on GBHS in the streets and public spaces;

4.2 Immediately apprehend the perpetrator if caught in the act of committing

the crime;

4.3 Immediately bring the perpetrators to the nearest police station for
appropriate action; and

4.4 Together with the Women and Children’s Desk of the PNP stations, keep a
ledger of perpetrators for the purpose of determining if the perpetrators is a
first-time, second-time or third-time offender.

Section 5. Establishment of Anti-Sexual Harassment (ASH) Desk. The

VAW Desk of the Barangay which is located at Barangay Hall shall also serve
as the ASH Desk. It shall ensure that the privacy of the victim-survivor is
protected at all times. It shall also have the necessary furniture and fixtures
such as but not limited to table, chairs and separate filing cabinet where
logbook and tools/equipment for documentation are stored.
 Section 6. Designation of the ASH Desk Officer (ASH-DO). The VAW Desk
Officer FE S. RIMAN/EMELYN S. QUINTIN shall serve as the ASH Desk Officer,
the ASH-DO shall be trained on the forms of sexual harassment, as well as the
functions and protocols in responding to GBHS in streets and public spaces.

Section 7. Functions of Barangay Anti-Sexual Harassment Desk Officers

(BASH-DO). The ASH-DO shall have the following functions:

7.1 Receive, document and respond to complaint and reports of GBSH in streets
and public spaces;

7.2 Facilitate the referral of cases and persons to the appropriate public and
private service providers for further assistance such as legal, medical,
psychosocial, safety, security and other services;

7.3 Record the number of cases of GBHS in streets and public spaces received
and referred to other
agencies and submit a quarterly report to the DILG City Field Office and the
GAD Office;

7.4 Keep case records confidential and secure and ensure that only
authorized personnel have access to these records;

7.5 Assist in the formulation/ updating of policies, development of plans,

programs, projects and activities and educational and awareness campaigns to
address GBHS in streets and public spaces;

7.6 Coordinate with pertinent agencies in monitoring the status of GHS-

related complaints and reports; and

7.7 Perform other related functions as may be assigned.

Section 8. Establishment of BASH Hotline. The barangay shall

institutionalize the ASH hotline, with cellphone number 046-4240215. IEC
materials containing the hotline shall be reproduced, distributed and
displayed in major convergence areas within the Barangay and shall be posted
in the Barangay’s Official Social Media pages. The Duty-Officer of the Day shall
also serve as the operator for the ASH Hotline.

Section 9. Functions of Barangay Anti-Sexual Harassment Desk Hotline

Operator. The ASH Hotline Operator shall have the following functions:

9.1 Receive complaints/reports involving gender-based sexual harassment;

9.2 Assess the nature of the assistance needed and facilitate the referral to
ASH Desk or to the appropriate service providers for legal, medical, psycho-
social, safety, security, and other assistance or services;

9.3 Record, maintain and update a database of complaints/reports received

through the ASH Hotline; and

9.4 Perform other related functions as may be assigned.

Section 10. Establishment of a Barangay Anti-Sexual Harassment

Referral Network (ASH- RN). The ASH-RN of Barangay San Antonio I,
Novelete, Cavite is hereby organized and shall be composed of the following:

FE S. RIMAN/EMELYN S. QUINTIN - VAW/ASH Desk Officer

JINKY O. SIDOCON - MSWDO
PSSG MA. MONICA T. REYES - PNP-Noveleta WCPD Officer
Prosec. GLENN B. PARRA - City Prosecutor
ROWENA S. BRIONES (DAMAYAN) - Civil Society Organizations

Section 11. Functions of Barangay Anti-Sexual Harassment Desk Referral

Network (ASH- RN). The ASH -RN shall have the following functions:

11.1 strengthen the coordination among public and private service providers
in addressing the needs of victim-survivors of gender-based sexual
harassment; and

11.2 provide legal, medical, psychosocial, safety, security, and other relevant
services.

Section 12. EFFECTIVITY. This Order Shall take effect immediately.

Issued this 23rd of June 2022 at Barangay San Antonio I, Noveleta, Cavite.

ARNULFO S. SAQUILAYAN
Punong Barangay